There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Buffalo by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane AUS - BUF
7h 52m$172–855Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane AUS - YYZ
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
10h 7m$126–575Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
35h 50m$314–430Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
41h 7m$421–1,136Drive 1,545.9 mi
- Drive from Austin to Buffalocar 1,545.9 mi
25h 30m$283–408Fly to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rochester (ROC)plane AUS - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
9h 1m$270–1,243Bus via Nashville
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Buffalobus
36h 38m$246–411
Austin to Buffalo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Buffalo is to bus via Nashville which costs $240 - $420 and takes 36h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Buffalo is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Buffalo, NY via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 7m.
The distance between Austin and Buffalo is 1391 miles. The road distance is 1554.9 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Buffalo without a car is to bus which takes 35h 50m and costs $310 - $430.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Austin to Buffalo, including transfers.
Austin to Buffalo bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Buffalo is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $430 and takes 35h 50m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $1,200 and takes 41h 7m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Buffalo, NY via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago, and Cleveland, OH in around 35h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Rochester via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Austin to Buffalo bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Buffalo is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 8:55 PM in Austin and 9:55 PM in Buffalo.
Austin to Buffalo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Buffalo is 1555 miles. It takes approximately 25h 30m to drive from Austin to Buffalo.
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